I began the Outback Air Race 2025 with a plan: to blog daily, document the journey, and share every moment. After day one, I stopped. Not because the race lacked stories, but because in the cockpit, living it — and sometimes just staying ahead of it — came first.

What unfolded was more than a time trial. It became a spectrum of trust, discipline, and surprise: salt lakes blooming pink and purple, aircraft converging on invisible gates, friendships shifting shade, and a reminder that the real race was about keeping the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the air.

OAR25 wasn’t just a test of flying. It was a palette — of people, planes, and plains. And I’m still mixing the colours in my mind.

Days 4–5: William Creek to Yulara — gravel strips, headwinds, and a sunrise that stops you cold. We routed via Cadney Homestead—an RFDS strip—to refuel, only to find the bowser dry and the next delivery “about four days away.” That’s the outback: plans change, people adapt, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service stands ready when adaptation isn’t enough. At Yulara, first light washed Uluru and Kata Tjuta in pink and violet while we reflected on the travellers and communities who rely on the Flying Doctor across this vast country.

Watch our 10‑second gravel departure and a behind‑the‑scenes fuel delivery, see three images from the day, and ask us anything about RFDS operations or bush‑flying technique—we’ll answer in the next post.

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Days 3 & 4 of the Outback Air Race were packed with unexpected encounters and breathtaking aerial views! From a surprise reunion at the Mundi Mundi Bash to soaring over the mysterious Marree Man, the vast salt flats of Lake Frome, and the vibrant Painted Hills, our journey to William Creek was unforgettable. Get a bird's-eye view of the outback's wonders and see how Team Charlie A. Foxtrot is flying high to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Watch our video highlights now!

Today, Team Charlie A. Foxtrot visited the Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Broken Hill. Witness firsthand how vital donations power their incredible work, from caring for Australia's newest babies to responding to critical emergencies in the remote Outback. See the impact of your support in our latest video.

Team Charlie A. Foxtrot has departed Nowra, bound for the Outback Air Race 2025. From Griffith to Broken Hill and beyond, we’re chasing horizons to raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. With family, friends, sponsors, and donors cheering us off, the adventure—and the storytelling—has begun.